2015 Alfa Romeo 4C Review - Impractical, Strenuous, Superb

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The Alfa Romeo 4C is an Italian sports coupe with a carbon fiber monocoque matched with a 6 speed twin clutch transmission with paddle shifters. A mid-engine 1.7L turbo I4 produces 237 HP and 258 lb-ft of torque. The vehicle weighs less than 2,500 lbs and is truly a drivers car, with little in the way of everyday drivability. Though incredibly impractical, it's an experience unlike any other road car out there, with manual steering, floor mounted brake and throttle pedals, and exceptional chassis rigidity.
Options Included:
- Convenience Group
- Leather Interior Group
- Red Car Cover
- Bi-Xenon Headlamps
- Sport Tuned Dual Exhaust
- Forged Dark 5 Hole Wheels
- Battery Charger
- Tire Pressure Monitoring Display
- Red Performance Brake Calipers
- Premium Paint
Base Price: $53,900
MSRP As Tested: $67,395
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@johncapidecallu8076
@johncapidecallu8076 8 жыл бұрын
You two were constantly smiling, and that's what this car is for! :)
@RobertKarlBerta
@RobertKarlBerta 6 жыл бұрын
I bought a 2015 4C Launch Edition new.....it is a fantastic car. Yes, as he says, a raw drivers experience. Owners (reports on 4C Forum) have found it to be pretty much bullet proof. Even when tracking hard at high ambient temperatures over 100 degrees F it never works up a sweat unlike many other cars that can only go for 3-4 laps before going into limp mode. Being so light it also is easy on consumables like tires and brakes when tracked. Stock it is damn fast but with just a couple of simple changes like camber and caster adjustments more suitable for track, maybe coil overs and ECU upgrade it becomes a track monster. And yes....it can be daily driven as long as you don't require lots of luggage space. It is also a delight on long trips. That wide torque band from down low on the revs on up is what make this so fast. On any corner you can pull out like a freight train.
@HotboiEngineering
@HotboiEngineering 8 жыл бұрын
I think my friend described it best: "The interior materials feel like a condom, but it drives like having sex without that condom. You don't really miss not having it because it's so enjoyable but your reminded of it every time you engage in the usual foreplay."
@TheSoap1946
@TheSoap1946 8 жыл бұрын
Your friend should review cars
@TerryFT86
@TerryFT86 8 жыл бұрын
+Brap Brap It can do it cuz car is light, same thing can be done with new miata type of super light sport cars.
@matiasg19
@matiasg19 8 жыл бұрын
+TheSoap1946 Made my day :D
@koolkei
@koolkei 8 жыл бұрын
+Brap Brap why does your friend sound like mr. regular
@mk2mister2
@mk2mister2 8 жыл бұрын
That's something Jeremy Clarkson would say. Lol. Brilliant comparison.
@Boasandpythons
@Boasandpythons 7 жыл бұрын
Nothing compares to driving an Alfa. Any Alfa for that matter. I have a 79 Spider, and a 91 164l. Soon to get a 4c!
@ThatMumboJumbo
@ThatMumboJumbo 8 жыл бұрын
Adore the look of the 4C, glad it is just as fun to drive!
@xTyler1997
@xTyler1997 8 жыл бұрын
No way mumbo jumbo is into cars who new !!!
@ikbendusan
@ikbendusan 8 жыл бұрын
a lot of people by know, he comments under pretty much every mightycarmods video
@the-real-zpero
@the-real-zpero 8 жыл бұрын
+Mumbo Jumbo Mumbo I knew you were into cars but wow I'm seeing you everywhere lately :D
@heinedenmark
@heinedenmark 8 жыл бұрын
It got the best ass in the business
@roomfactor
@roomfactor 8 жыл бұрын
This is the best review of the 4C. It begins with explaining all the not so important flaws of the car and then focuses to where it really matters and thats driving it! Finally he finishes up with a big smile on his face! This is the emotion that only an Alfa can offer! Puts a great big smile at your face no matter how many years pass! I simply don't understand car journalist that speak for hours about how impractical the car is or how small is the boot compartment or the lack of small storage space inside the cabin! I also don't understand why they keep comparing it with the Cayman! This is such a unique car, its made simply for driving and its drop dead gorgeous to look at! I mean seriously look at a Cayman and then look at the 4C! You simply can't stop staring at it! Well done Alfa and good luck with showing everyone once more how cool driving is again!
@roomfactor
@roomfactor 5 жыл бұрын
I couldn’t agree more! What does this car has common with the caymen other than its middle engine? This is an exotic car!
@F3ARL388
@F3ARL388 8 жыл бұрын
Production value improves with each video. Keep this up and you'll rival Chris Harris.
@EngineeringExplained
@EngineeringExplained 8 жыл бұрын
+F3ARL388 Haha thank you for the kind words! I'll never match Chris Harris' driving talent, but I'd suffice to be on par with his level of accurately describing the vehicles he drives. As far as production value, I had friends help out on this one, so it was much easier (for moving shots).
@MrNicholg
@MrNicholg 8 жыл бұрын
+Engineering Explained you're closing in on Farah's level of utility though, for sure.
@smilesic
@smilesic 8 жыл бұрын
Can't say enough good things about you sir -- your level of engineering knowledge now combined with your ability to access some serious cars is just brilliant. Keep. It. Up. You are seriously approaching respect levels of Lago, Harris, Farah -- I honestly mean that in the most sincere way.
@ethan999oz
@ethan999oz 8 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love your videos mate, they are extremely informative and to the point. You are like the go to guy for videos on cars and I've learnt quite a lot from you. Keep up the great work man.
@velocita8842
@velocita8842 8 жыл бұрын
One the best reviews I have seen. I learned more from this review than from many mainstream reviewers!
@EngineeringExplained
@EngineeringExplained 8 жыл бұрын
+velocità Thank you!
@oOKasp3rOo
@oOKasp3rOo 8 жыл бұрын
BYYY FARRR best car reviewer
@joelkrh
@joelkrh 7 жыл бұрын
What a genuine and factual review! Good Job!
@georgem9522
@georgem9522 6 жыл бұрын
This smile in your face... This is pure car experience!
@koolkat969
@koolkat969 8 жыл бұрын
Great review! Always very informative and matter of fact approach. Definitely one of my favourite car reviewers along with Chris Harris and Jeremy Clarkson.
@GenerateUsernameHere
@GenerateUsernameHere 8 жыл бұрын
Your reviews are so well done, I wish you all the best and hope you continue to deliver these excellent videos. :)
@roomfactor
@roomfactor 5 жыл бұрын
This guy gets it! People that say that this car has many faults just don’t get it! This thing is one of the few cars made nowadays which puts a smile on your face and its not just about speed. Its about the experience. Definitely a future classic and something that i would consider buying over more expensive sportcars
@Alby911
@Alby911 8 жыл бұрын
This review and Chris Harris' is by far the best, imo.
@EngineeringExplained
@EngineeringExplained 8 жыл бұрын
+bongmistt Far too kind!
@bobdylan5705
@bobdylan5705 8 жыл бұрын
I love this car and your vids!!!
@Hari-qx3yj
@Hari-qx3yj 8 жыл бұрын
Stunning review man..i liked your style..very technical..you should do more of this.. :-)
@stacyholtzman8197
@stacyholtzman8197 3 жыл бұрын
Here is an interesting note about the 4C braking, Ready Alert Brake System (RAB) This function activates automatically if the accelerator pedal is released rapidly, reducing the brake pad travel (both at front and back), with the aim of preparing the braking system and enhancing its responsiveness, thus reducing the stopping distance in the event of subsequent braking.
@petardenchev75
@petardenchev75 8 жыл бұрын
Very good review, man. I didn't know that facts can be so much fun :D The car iis the best sports car on the market today in my oppinion
@tenis2010
@tenis2010 8 жыл бұрын
Another great review.
@TheIrishPhantom
@TheIrishPhantom 8 жыл бұрын
Oooh an Alfa 4C owner with an Abarth shirt on. YEAH! The 4C is my favorite car and I would take it over anything else, even if I could spend much more money. Great review! I really like how you go into more technical detail than other car reviewers.
@KyleNicholls
@KyleNicholls 8 жыл бұрын
+Chance Dobbins Hey Chance, it's me in the video :D My dealership ordered me an Alfa shirt to go with the car. I gotta make do with the Abarth shirt for now.
@TheIrishPhantom
@TheIrishPhantom 8 жыл бұрын
+Kyle Nicholls Well because Abarth throughout history has supplied performance parts to Alfa Romeo, you are definitely part of club Abarth! Very nice car!
@KyleNicholls
@KyleNicholls 8 жыл бұрын
+Chance Dobbins I know I know, the Abarth shirt came with my Fiat 500 :D
@MattMaranMotoring
@MattMaranMotoring 8 жыл бұрын
Great review Jason! I'm still dying to drive one of these!
@lsjuan5278
@lsjuan5278 8 жыл бұрын
+Kyle Simon save your time and shut up.
@dfw_motorrad1329
@dfw_motorrad1329 8 жыл бұрын
+Kyle Simon YOU'RE terrible. IT'S an Alfa.
@blackcarmafia
@blackcarmafia 8 жыл бұрын
+Kyle Simon lotus is LEGO compared to this
@zazerocold
@zazerocold 8 жыл бұрын
Oh you are here watching the review? I am one of your fans as well as this guy, love your work buddy!
@blackcarmafia
@blackcarmafia 8 жыл бұрын
zakria hamdi thanks :)
@narzanoa3618
@narzanoa3618 8 жыл бұрын
Great review!!!!!!!
@alderegoholdingshk3896
@alderegoholdingshk3896 8 жыл бұрын
I test drove a Cayman S before buying this car. I bought the 4C because I like dating the high maintenance model that turns every head in the room when you walk in. I've never had so much fun simply talking to people who come up to me asking what it is and marveling at its beauty...
@toyotahontas9296
@toyotahontas9296 10 ай бұрын
What color?
@GabeOnAJourney
@GabeOnAJourney 8 жыл бұрын
great review BTW!!
@fredsalfa
@fredsalfa 8 жыл бұрын
Nice review !
@jaquevius
@jaquevius 3 жыл бұрын
I’d love to have one. Amazing to look at, and seems like a blast to drive.
@EOtekk
@EOtekk 4 жыл бұрын
I just recently bought a Giulia. I can only imagine what this would be like to drive if the Giulia is that good.
@maciejszyszko7430
@maciejszyszko7430 8 жыл бұрын
Very nice car, very nice review :)
@scanspeak00
@scanspeak00 8 жыл бұрын
This is the way sports cars need to go - lightweight, small, nimble, simple, fun! The only thing missing was a manual gearbox. Mazda MX5 is the cheaper alternative.
@alexisntoumas1241
@alexisntoumas1241 6 жыл бұрын
But honestly I would just save money for another 5-6 years and buy this. It is a baby Ferrari!
@fernandofragoso4118
@fernandofragoso4118 5 жыл бұрын
Its even more raw than most Ferrari.
@Wheelnut78
@Wheelnut78 5 жыл бұрын
More like an MR-S Spyder.
@waynemiller1609
@waynemiller1609 5 жыл бұрын
Sold my mx5 rf for this and iam extremely happy!!!
@MR2SpyerJournal
@MR2SpyerJournal 8 жыл бұрын
You should review the Lotus Elise S2 and/or a 2ZZGE powered MR2 Spyder. Very similar to what you are driving, albeit the torque is not like the Alfa outside of a turbocharger/supercharger. Great review and great fun!
@CanadianCaymanRS
@CanadianCaymanRS 5 жыл бұрын
Best car I have ever owned...and that list includes a Cayman R and C7 Z06.
@MB-zt9eo
@MB-zt9eo 4 жыл бұрын
The Art of GNAR just bought one! March 2016 black! Amazing car! Really Amazing And soon will improve with Camber set up and a light battery plus carbon lights and mirrors. In Spring Ecu , Exaust, intercoouler .. with 320 Cv. And 850 Kg real!!
@heinedenmark
@heinedenmark 8 жыл бұрын
Very well done, Alfa Romeo.
@The_Real_Cvh
@The_Real_Cvh 8 жыл бұрын
Well done. Good and fair, and production is to a high standard. Just one thing, it makes a good first car too..
@user-tc7qo7cp5t
@user-tc7qo7cp5t 8 жыл бұрын
This is my favorite car ever.
@TWRX_Chuck
@TWRX_Chuck 8 жыл бұрын
I loved my no power steering miata, it was super communicative. definitely worth the low speed trade off!
@Kurzawaa
@Kurzawaa 8 жыл бұрын
You just drove my dream car and yes, I'm jealous
@EngineeringExplained
@EngineeringExplained 8 жыл бұрын
+Eryk Kurzawa Haha my friend OWNS your dream car. We can both be jealous!
@chimpz4ever
@chimpz4ever 8 жыл бұрын
I've been contemplating between this or the f-type jag. Great review!!!
@EngineeringExplained
@EngineeringExplained 8 жыл бұрын
I have not driven the base F-Type, but I drove the AWD R, and it was unreal. Best automatic (planetary) transmission I've ever tested. Fast, smooth, and one of the best sounding cars ever. Video eventually!
@Baerchenization
@Baerchenization 8 жыл бұрын
+chimpz4ever If you are looking for a daily, get the Cayman. I am not aware of any review where it does not win against both, F Type and Alfa; there is a reason why reviewers say the Cayman is worth every penny, and the best sports car you can buy... it has more trunk space than a VW Polo. And I am sure it beats the Alfa in terms of resale value.
@EngineeringExplained
@EngineeringExplained 8 жыл бұрын
+Baerchenization Rode in one of those recently as well (GTS). Fantastic visibility, excellent storage space, and a great interior. That said, the gearing was much taller than I'd like, leading to less aggressive acceleration and not as much shifting. It could have it all if fitted with an aggressively geared transmission.
@Baerchenization
@Baerchenization 8 жыл бұрын
+Engineering Explained It must be you didn't have time to check visibility out to the back ;) This thing should be ordered with a rear view camera... (I mean Boxster; I did have a quick ride in a Cayman, too, but didn't care to look out at the back, either, so it's assumptions, assumptions...). I think it is possible to have a camera retro-fitted, tough.It must be borderline late by now, but the killer argument for me is that you get the 911 engine in the 981 = 6 cylinders NA, but not much longer...
@xAssaultTeamx
@xAssaultTeamx 8 жыл бұрын
+chimpz4ever I waited a year for the non launch edition... almost got the F-type but ended up with a fully optioned Audi s3. tbh im kinda buthurt that these are finally hitting the showrooms..
@Eric06410
@Eric06410 8 жыл бұрын
I would love to put that engine in my 1974 GTV
@Zastava101.
@Zastava101. 8 жыл бұрын
Awesome
@waynemiller1609
@waynemiller1609 4 жыл бұрын
Excellent video, you should drive the 4c spyder now!!! Even more fun.
@toyotahontas9296
@toyotahontas9296 10 ай бұрын
Why is the Spyder more fun?
@vinagritotoyota
@vinagritotoyota 8 жыл бұрын
I think the face of the passenger tells the whole story, he didn't stop smiling troughout the whole video :)
@rasvial
@rasvial 8 жыл бұрын
cup holder is the PERFECT size for a 12oz can. It's actually very usable, so long as you like soda
@waynemiller1609
@waynemiller1609 4 жыл бұрын
rasvial or beer!!!
@vegetoe01
@vegetoe01 8 жыл бұрын
If anyone wants a similar setup on a budget check out the MR2 Turbo. Similar power and mid engined turbo I4.
@WichoAppleLYL
@WichoAppleLYL 8 жыл бұрын
Wow... That like ratio
@blackcarmafia
@blackcarmafia 8 жыл бұрын
hope we see you in a new alfa in about a year :) (or 2 for USandA market :))
@EngineeringExplained
@EngineeringExplained 8 жыл бұрын
+blackcarmafia Oooh, me too! :)
@sssssneaker
@sssssneaker 8 жыл бұрын
Both smiling or laughing the whole time. 'nuff said :)
@niosanfrancisco
@niosanfrancisco Жыл бұрын
Just got one. its an amazing car with all it faults
@stevenswm9844
@stevenswm9844 8 жыл бұрын
It's like a Baby Supercar!
@felixarbable
@felixarbable 8 жыл бұрын
i test drove both this and the exige s (which i guess is its closest rival) and i was saddened that there was just no contest i really wanted to like this car, it looks so good! either way i think you really need to not want a cayman to buy either
@MrNicholg
@MrNicholg 8 жыл бұрын
The Fiero had a MacPherson in the rear that would lift oversteer and exit plow. It was pretty horrendous until it got new geometry in '88.
@quinnjim
@quinnjim 4 жыл бұрын
Reminds me of a Solstice GXP.
@sciCHD
@sciCHD Жыл бұрын
Great, try the 8C next time ;-)
@vxarmy681
@vxarmy681 3 жыл бұрын
I'd love that lotus.
@cpawp
@cpawp 8 жыл бұрын
Plse consider a review about the VW cheating case. I would like to see some more reliable information. Arent there any tests, to evaluate the real dimension of their cheating? Can anyone say, how much less/ more NOX, hp and torque the Volkswagen produces when its is or on off dyno? Maybe an interesting topic for you?
@ODIOPOWER
@ODIOPOWER 8 жыл бұрын
+cpawp yeh pls Do that
@GabeOnAJourney
@GabeOnAJourney 8 жыл бұрын
please do an episode on that
@zildjiansince1623
@zildjiansince1623 8 жыл бұрын
Could you do a video that explains the engineering behind the Bentley GT3-R and how it's able to accelerate so fast despite it power to weight. It's only 1/10th of a second slower than the 2015 corvette with 207 package I think. Thanks for your content
@EngineeringExplained
@EngineeringExplained 8 жыл бұрын
AWD and lots of power. RWD in the 'vette so traction is limited. Check the quarter mile times and trap speed and you'll start to see the difference.
@ahastar1141
@ahastar1141 8 жыл бұрын
This is what I feel the brz/ frs should have been: a light weight, good cornering, quick car with great low end torque and about 250 hp. But nope, while it is light and corners well; it is underpowered and you have to rev the thing out which to me seems strange because in a car that has relatively low horsepower for a sports car. I would want to get that low end quickness. It's nice that a company made a relatively cheap but exotic looking sports car with drivers in mind. Very cool car
@TheoryOnLife
@TheoryOnLife 8 жыл бұрын
Can you do a review on the Hyundai Genesis coupe 3.8 ultimate?
@kesi3606
@kesi3606 8 жыл бұрын
can you please do one on single-cylinder engines. hard to find info on this very rare kind of engine.
@Lolloz89
@Lolloz89 8 жыл бұрын
+Luke Wallace very rare? They are actually quite popular.. Your mower, chainsaw, all the scooters and a good percentage of bikes have a single cylinder engine :)
@DanM012324
@DanM012324 8 жыл бұрын
+Luke Wallace Coming to F1 2020..
@leonidassaber7335
@leonidassaber7335 7 жыл бұрын
Daniel May lmao 😂
@rosscraig6859
@rosscraig6859 2 жыл бұрын
I love All Alfas; ome of music Real loves was a company motor; turbo lag goes on forever, I feel, and very few could touch my Alfa 33 Strada
@rosscraig6859
@rosscraig6859 2 жыл бұрын
Lovely, and torque reaction was easy to fend off. In short gawjus!!!
@0NetherCraft0
@0NetherCraft0 7 жыл бұрын
Many other Journalists are complaining about the inconsistent steering feel at different speeds. They say it doesn't inspire confidence when pushing the car as they don't know what the limit of grip is.
@ghayuta
@ghayuta 4 жыл бұрын
Two weeks ago I took a Stelvio for a test drive and I ended up buying the 4c.
@JoTokutora
@JoTokutora 4 жыл бұрын
y Good man you are
@DoubleYouPee1
@DoubleYouPee1 8 жыл бұрын
"Braking pedal is much more so like a racing vehicle" - and like a Citroën CX ;)
@bigguix
@bigguix 8 жыл бұрын
I really like it from the sides, but meh from the front. nice toy, but an expensive one ! Sound a bit like the experience of a go kart when you talk about it ! hehe gj
@mikeholt7881
@mikeholt7881 6 жыл бұрын
......oh, and it's quite good looking.....
@arrowinquire
@arrowinquire 4 жыл бұрын
9:17 - acceleration noises + matching set of grins = why we do this.
@Toastmaster_5000
@Toastmaster_5000 8 жыл бұрын
I wasn't aware they sold Alfa Romeo in the US. At least I've never seen on on the east coast.
@Logosfollower
@Logosfollower 8 жыл бұрын
They're just starting to, Alfa giulia coming out next fall
@don_huzan
@don_huzan 8 жыл бұрын
Also due to it's light weight, it gets an impressive 35 miles per gallon highway - thats a great deal.
@don_huzan
@don_huzan 3 жыл бұрын
@Robby Dey thank you for commenting 5 years later I appreciate you
@6rimR3ap3r
@6rimR3ap3r 8 жыл бұрын
The best affordable Alfa since a loooooong time ago. The 8C was an expensive but still very nice Alfa and now the Giulia seems to add on to the "Cool Alfas" list. But the 4C really seems affordable and still partly usable as your only car if you can live with the drawbacks. More practical than Caterhams or Morgans, although that washer fluid thing is just wrong on so many levels :-D
@KyleNicholls
@KyleNicholls 8 жыл бұрын
+Dominik Heidrich The hardest part about making this car a daily driver is parking. Bad visibility, manual steering, wide body, wide turning radius... the car is not fun in a parking lot. Other than that it is totally capable of being a daily. I'll probably start using it as my daily in a year.
@lastminute1970
@lastminute1970 8 жыл бұрын
Forza Alfa
@fiercegladiator7000
@fiercegladiator7000 5 жыл бұрын
This car is known as a weekend car. for car shows and a nice back road car.
@BMWgab
@BMWgab 8 жыл бұрын
My opinions: 1) power steering: not needed: the 4c is not a car to bring around childs and go to the supermarket; 2)"americanization": not needed: if I'd buy an american car (eg. Corvette), I'd want to have the original version since I love that model. 3) manual gerabox missing... 4)Thanks for the video...
@blackcarmafia
@blackcarmafia 8 жыл бұрын
+BMWgab and its only got 900kg ... its not like a Aemericann V8 where u get to be Arnold for free
@MidasMind
@MidasMind 8 жыл бұрын
They put the trunk and the hood in the same hole. In British you'd say "it's got it's bonnet up it's boot." Romeros are like a pair of knock-off Jordans. Looks really cool, gonna fall apart if you wear them too much. Paid slightly less though so it was a great deal...
@MrRacs1
@MrRacs1 8 жыл бұрын
Would you rather have this (the 4c) or an equivalent Lotus exige? I think I'd have the Exige, it might not look as good as the Alfa, but it has a manual :)
@EngineeringExplained
@EngineeringExplained 8 жыл бұрын
+Robin Swann Never driven the Exige, would love to try it out!
@mike.soto_
@mike.soto_ 8 жыл бұрын
Your friend is just sitting there like "Yes.. Say more good things about my car.."
@EngineeringExplained
@EngineeringExplained 8 жыл бұрын
+Mike Soto Haha, I knew I would love it which is why I had to state the many silly things about it before getting started.
@SevCars
@SevCars 8 жыл бұрын
Love this car. I recently checked the pricing on them in my country. Almost shat myself - 250.000 USDGuess I'll be keeping my 15 year old BMW..
@stealthynuke
@stealthynuke 8 жыл бұрын
hmm i wonder how this would compare to the old z3 m with a few mods...
@thegougler
@thegougler 8 жыл бұрын
I wonder how it compares to an elise?
@TheIrishPhantom
@TheIrishPhantom 8 жыл бұрын
It's a dual clutch transmission but I'm curious is it wet or dry clutch? I just couldn't see something like a beefed up 500L DDCT taking the beating reliably. Does anybody know for sure? Google really isn't helping me out much.
@Mostafarefaie
@Mostafarefaie 8 жыл бұрын
+Chance Dobbins Dry
@heinedenmark
@heinedenmark 8 жыл бұрын
It's a dry clutch. Capable of 350 nm. The 4c produce 340 nm standard. But tuners claim that the gearbox can handle a lot more torque. Up to 500 nm ..
@Archi2g
@Archi2g 8 жыл бұрын
Can never afford it, stuck with an Abarth 595 as a dream car :(
@Jackisaboss1208
@Jackisaboss1208 8 жыл бұрын
With all that work and money put into the carbon fiber monocoque and yet it still weighs more than the new Miata. Sure the Miata is a super lightweight, but I would've guessed the Alfa would've weighed less
@EngineeringExplained
@EngineeringExplained 8 жыл бұрын
Yep, but you also have to keep in mind it's European car modified for the US market, where as the MX-5 was built to meet our regs from the ground up. The US Alfa weighs more than 300 lbs more than the Euro version. That said, the Miata is extremely impressive as far as weight for the price. They've done a wonderful job without a doubt on that car.
@lindaseong3980
@lindaseong3980 8 жыл бұрын
+Jackisaboss1208 Imagine what a Miata with a carbon fiber tub would be like. O_O"
@TheKintis
@TheKintis 7 жыл бұрын
Its not only about weight. Its about stiffness of chassis.
@leonffu100
@leonffu100 8 жыл бұрын
hm, the headlights are different from the euro ver and the us ver.
@daltonklinkenberg
@daltonklinkenberg 8 жыл бұрын
You need to try a lotus Elise/Exige, is a older, lighter 4c
@bryandoherty9399
@bryandoherty9399 8 жыл бұрын
And it's has a clutch pedal
@daltonklinkenberg
@daltonklinkenberg 8 жыл бұрын
+Bryan Doherty fact
@bryandoherty9399
@bryandoherty9399 8 жыл бұрын
Dalton Klinkenberg clutch pedal + tiny lightweight sports car = fun
@toyotahontas9296
@toyotahontas9296 10 ай бұрын
I spoke to an Elise owner near me (Boston area). The A/C doesn't work, so it's torture in the summer. But it can't be driven in the winter, either. Water gets through the soft top. The hard top is an hour job to get on. Servicing means taking it to ONE place in Norwood that can handle it, and you have to crawl in and out of it. Oh, and Lotus might go out of business any day.
@daltonklinkenberg
@daltonklinkenberg 10 ай бұрын
@@toyotahontas9296 you're not driving a 4c in the winter either. A/C is the easy to repair and get working, plus convertible... The elise/exige have Toyota engines, much easier and cheaper to work on and get parts for instead of the Fiat engine. Also lotus has been selling cars in the US way longer than alfas. Lotus is now backed by geely as well. Also... Where are alfa dealers?
@joro8604
@joro8604 7 жыл бұрын
How does this compare to a Lotus Elise?
@nathaniellewis6507
@nathaniellewis6507 8 жыл бұрын
Haha, he bought it at Fiat of the Triad! I got my 500 there!
@edwardroy3401
@edwardroy3401 4 жыл бұрын
Someone needs to hit the local weight room
@Slow370Z
@Slow370Z 8 жыл бұрын
that power to weight tho
@heinedenmark
@heinedenmark 8 жыл бұрын
More like torque to weight
@Phos9
@Phos9 6 жыл бұрын
Fixed front hood, but no ducted radiator? Odd choice to say the least.
@carlitoxb110
@carlitoxb110 8 жыл бұрын
Its been a long time since i get exited by a review , You did a great job.... I still think the Porsche cayman is better =p
@xbexbe
@xbexbe 7 жыл бұрын
Alfa 4C weighs 2,465 lbs. Mazda Miata ND weighs 2,200 lbs...
@DarkMan2555
@DarkMan2555 8 жыл бұрын
Are you sure the Nissan 370z has a better power-to-weight ratio? The 370z weighs about 3250-3350 lbs and the non-Nismo models have 332 hp. 3350 lbs/332 hp = 10.09 lbs per hp. For the Romeo, 2,400 lbs/237 hp = 10.12 lbs per hp. So they're about the same. Anyone correct me if I'm wrong on numbers.
@Thesaviorsway
@Thesaviorsway 3 жыл бұрын
Weight is 3232lbs.
@genebf88
@genebf88 8 жыл бұрын
Are there Alfa Romeo dealers in the US? Is it easy to enter and exit this vehicle? Time to buy a mid drive electric bike kit for that extra speed! In reference to your hybrid bicycle.
@EngineeringExplained
@EngineeringExplained 8 жыл бұрын
Yes, there are dealers here. I could get in and out find, but I'm young and flexible. It's definitely more challenging than most cars, as expected with something this low.
@dndfm
@dndfm 8 жыл бұрын
well atleast they did americanize the weight, this thing is a beauty, all we have to do is wait for depreciation and then hunt them down.
@EngineeringExplained
@EngineeringExplained 8 жыл бұрын
+dndfm Good luck! At the volumes they're sold I think these will be holding their value pretty well.
@AM4project
@AM4project 8 жыл бұрын
+dndfm deprectiation of a limited edition car with carbon fiber tub? Are you still stuck in the 90s?
@dndfm
@dndfm 8 жыл бұрын
+Antonio Talarico not rly no, but that alfa will not be cheap to maintain, plus most people will forget about them soon, only true enthusiasts will hunt them down. i dont think the tub material has anything to do with it rly, its all about the crowd that buys these cars, look at the gt4, that will hold it price if not go up in value, but the alfa badge comes with a few drawbacks, its not long before this car gets "old". i think these cars will go down to high 40 and low 50. but hey only time will tell. and honestly only reason i want them to go down in value is to be able to buy one, because 85 k for me is way out of pocket for a weekend car. keep rocking the elise meanwhile XD.
@AM4project
@AM4project 8 жыл бұрын
dndfm 85k? (55K) forget about them soon? (new giulia coming out, new suv coming out in 2016) Not cheap to maintain (based on what?????)
@dndfm
@dndfm 8 жыл бұрын
+Antonio Talarico 1. 55k, I was in a dealer 3 weeks ago, they wanted the launch edition for 85 k. and the standard car with options and premium was 70 k. the only people who got the car for 55 k was the ones that ordered it right away along time ago without any options. 2. exactly my point, alfa has so many new cars, and the 4c is kind of a halo car, and trust me its not staying the halo car for long with that interior and that transmission. I can promise you that in 2016 or 2017 a new one will come out with a much better interior and a new transmission, and that will be the car that everyone wants. look at the price difference between the 04-05 997 and the 06-07 997 gts. its like 20 k.for a few better parts. 3. "its not cheap to maintain" is based on reality. on the eu version the headlights cost 1600 euros each, EACH. the rear bumper costs 2500 without paint. Because this car is low volume, every single bespoke part that it doesnt share with other cars will be insanely expensive. and it does have quit a few of these parts. plus on other cars like the 911 and cayman you can always buy non oem parts when things break, however the non oem parts for this car will be few and expensive, same story as the elise and exige. any way, as i said, only time will tell,
@the-real-zpero
@the-real-zpero 8 жыл бұрын
In many ways it's a lot like the Lotus Elise then right?
@EngineeringExplained
@EngineeringExplained 8 жыл бұрын
+ZPERO Yep, I'd love to try one of those out!
@Spaghettaboutit
@Spaghettaboutit 8 жыл бұрын
+Engineering Explained PLEASE DO!
@CptBaconNipple
@CptBaconNipple 8 жыл бұрын
+ZPERO Someone I spoke to told me the lead designer I believe it was, helped design this car.
@robokid20001
@robokid20001 8 жыл бұрын
+Cpt BaconNipple I think that was probably English.
@nemesisxxprime
@nemesisxxprime 6 жыл бұрын
Engineering Explained hey if you're ever in Cali id be happy to let you review/test my Lotus Elise SC. Cheers!
@RickTrajan
@RickTrajan 8 жыл бұрын
It looks like your friend is trying not to laugh the whole time.
@MegaHomieJ
@MegaHomieJ 8 жыл бұрын
the cup holders were not americanize. lol that is too funny.
@shorteranton
@shorteranton 8 жыл бұрын
Gudskelov he got the nice headlights. First one I've seen without those ugly plastique-looking ones.
@KyleNicholls
@KyleNicholls 8 жыл бұрын
+Anton Shorter Those plastic-looking headlights are from the Euro-spec. The USA-spec ones look so much better, I'm so glad they are different.
@LesMaroc
@LesMaroc 8 жыл бұрын
if you watch seen through glass he has a 4c launch edition
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